Writings, readings, math exam, and a breakdown...

Where to begin after such an eventful week when it is only Wednesday? Monday started out great, I was able to sleep in, we went out for a walk, had a nice lunch, but then I went to math class and it was all downhill from there.

First, my stats professor was grouchy and unorganized so the whole period was aggravating. Then, my hubby was supposed to be there at 3 to pick me up, but he didn't show up. While waiting for him I decided to go to the computer lab to print out my Friday readings, but the computers were unavailable. So I figured I would go to Starbucks to get a vanilla bean frapachino to enjoy. But the PSU Starbucks does not make frapachinos .... that was the end of it.... I walked away calmly and started crying. I must admit that I have been pretty good; this was my first crying fit since starting the meds at the beginning of March. Pregnancy hormones are great! I have to point out that I did not cry because I couldn't have my drink, that was just the cherry on top of the horrible luck I was having. ;)

This week has been insane with the amount of homework I've had to do. I had two papers, 4 thick packets of readings, and I have a stats mid-term on Friday to study for. I've been able to get the papers and some readings out of the way, but I still need to study and read a bit more. I'm much more relieved now than I was earlier this week. I have been successful in keeping my stress level low so that's good. :)

I went to an induction ceremony last night at school to be inducted into Tau Sigma National Honor Society. It was nice to hang out and have my family there. It was especially meaningful to have my kids there to see my academic success.

One more thing is added to the list of sickness triggers: milk! Strange because I craved milk when I was pregnant with Andrew and Jensen. I did have a craving the other day for turkey and stuffing, super strange, right? I was able to find a micro-meal to satisfy the craving thankfully. I wasn't too excited about cooking a whole turkey this time of year.

ORM told me on Friday to start lowering my injection doses, but I was questioning it because it was a different lady that called. The RE that works with us called Monday to say that I am to stay on my regular doses. No such luck weaning me down from them for at least another month. She also told me that my thyroid is not producing enough which she suspected would be the case because the pregnancy is taking away what my thyroid medication was making up for. So, my thyroid medicine was increased to make up for what is being used up with pregnancy.

We found an indoor swimming pool to use, so exciting! We all love to swim, so I'm sure we'll be there frequently. :)

Update

What a weekend! So much activity makes me sleepy. I was going to update last night, but fell asleep at 7. We went to the zoo yesterday for Packy the elephant's 48th birthday, it was a blasty blast! We love the zoo, always so much to see and each trip is so different from the last. Plus, walking around that place allows for a great deal of exercise -- can't beat that. :)

We took a few pictures while waiting for Packy to eat his cake, but we didn't get pictures of him because it was way too crowded. That place was packed!





I was so surprised at how many pregnant ladies we out! I guess I never noticed them too much, but now that I am one of them, they stick out more. I had to wonder how many of them were IVF babies or how many were IVF Surro babies...

I've had some sickness triggered by a few things lately. I've been lucky so far to not have too much morning sickness, but when I have mint or onions, my stomach gets sooo queasy. I can live without onions, I do love red onions on sandwiches and salads, but mint, I just can't do without. Brushing my teeth and chewing gum are things that I always do. One of my fears is bad breath.... who wants to have nasty mouth? I did cut out Listerine because that is just too minty strong.

We are going to OMSI later this afternoon and more than likely going out caching. Such a beautiful weekend! :)

Thoughts

One of my most favorite things about being pregnant is having the excuse to wear stretchy pants! I love wearing sweat pants, work out pants, just any type of comfortable pants alll day, but without pregnancy it is just not classy to do that every day. I know I'll dress up throughout the pregnancy, but it is excusable if I don't.

Another thing that I love about this particular pregnancy is telling others that I am pregnant, but it is not mine. I haven't told a lot of people yet, but the reacting looks are priceless! I have gotten so many kind words from others and so much verbal support, it is amazing. The only person that has vocalized any negativity about this is my bitter aunt that lives alone and can't seem to see things out of her own little box. Needless to say, I don't spend a lot of time speaking with her about this, but she does support me in her own way.

Andrew has been protective of me since we found out. He is so happy that we are able to help a family like this. We are always telling our kids about helping and giving, but it is hard to show them in a way that it is truly visualized and memorable, we feel that this is helping with that. I hope that he will look back on this and use it as an excellent example for him doing well in the world.

Breakfast of the Day:

Dry toast, peaches, and caffeine-free tea

Yummmmy :)

Positive Urine Tests

Yesterday morning, exactly one week after transfer seemed like a great time to test. I took three tests and all three came back positive. We don't get the official word or hCG level until tomorrow, but it is sooo nice to not have to wait anymore. The first thing I did was freak out, then I called A&M and spoke with A. She was beyond excited, beyond thrilled.... hearing her reaction -- so powerful.... it just really made me realize just how glad I am to be a part of this with them.

I am overwhelmed about all of this in a very good way. It seems as though everything progressed so quickly. With all the uncertainties in every step of this process, it is just unbelievable that we have gotten this far. I am so happy! :)

I have been feeling different since Saturday. It hasn't been full-blown morning sickness, but only a little sick feeling throughout the day. Jay kept telling me that it worked and I was pregnant, but I didn't want to accept that until we tested. The one major thing that really made him realize something was different is my body temperature being higher than usual. I usually can't get warm, I'm always chilly. He teases me all the time saying, "You’d be cold wearing a parka in the desert in the middle of July." This, I must admit, isn’t too far off from the truth. Anyways, I have been unordinary hot, which is a part of pregnancy. :))

Sleeplessness has set in, I've been waking up earlier and earlier, but I am able to get things done. This morning I woke up at 4 with hunger so strong that I felt as though I needed to puke. After this I will do some of my reading for Friday's class.

I weighed myself yesterday and I was sooo surprised, not in a good way! LOL... I have gained 13 pounds since December from when I started birth control and all the meds that began in March. I know that all of these meds, including B.C. say that weight gain is the primary side effect, but I didn't realize it has been increasing this much. I have honestly been very mindful in what I eat, and up until last week, I have been active enough to where I normally have been able to stay stabilized in weight. If I understand right, once I am able to quit the injections, it won't be so dramatized. I'm not too worried about it; the main focus is staying healthy.

Coffee Beans

Saturdays are great, we wake up at our time and just have a laid back, relaxing day. Usually Sundays we get up early for church and spend the rest of the day preparing for the week ahead.

When I quit caffeine on the 1st of January, my hubby couldn't join me. I wouldn't want him to even if he wanted it becuase Jay without coffee is like a mother bear protecting her young... you just don't want to come into contact with either of them. I have been pretty 'whatever' when it comes to him buying his coffee so when he found this ginormous bag of whole bean coffee from Costco, he couldn't refuse. But as time went on I've noticed that he has been neglecting to make his morning coffee. This morning was one of those times... I've just now realized that it is because he is too lazy to ground his coffee beans. He is so funny! I don't like to see him suffer tho, so I grounded up the whole ginormous bag so that he wouldn't have to do without. Needless to say, he was happy and appreciative. :)

The kids have been bickering all day, well it is only 1:30, but I hope that it stops. We were planning to go to the movies, but we will go tomorrow as long as they change their attitudes. Instead, we are going geocaching for a bit. :)

Happy weekend! :)

Busy Day

I was at school all day with women's studies, math, and an appointment with the advisor. I am not sure what happened to my brain last week, but I totally forgot about part of an assignment that was due this morning. I never do that so it really set my day off. It all turned out okay, though, was able to turn it in during lab later in the afternoon.

My hips have been super sore lately from the injections and the meds have me severely bloated, but the heating pad has helped immensely. The hubs is having too much fun giving me the shots though, he really enjoys two shot Thursdays and Sundays. It is strange coming from him since he was terrified at the beginning of all this. Kinda spooky ;)

Friday nights aren't too fun with Jay being in class until 10, but the kids and I have been playing games and watching the Chipmunks to pass the time. I love Saturday mornings because that is our day to sleep in.

My dreams have been crazy. I was talking to my friend Jennifer about dreams and how it is hard to determine if they are from thinking so much about something or if they are guidance into what is going to happen eventually down the road.

I wish blogspot had an app for the iPhone, I would be able to post in my blog while I am on Max..... all the time. Maybe it is a good thing that it doesn't :p

It has been 4 days since the transfer and as Tom Petty says, "the waiiiiiting is the hardest part". Wedensday can't come fast enough!